Preparation and characterization of collagen/chitosan/hyaluronic acid thin films for application in hair care cosmetics

Abstract

Abstract:In this study thin films based on a blend of collagen, chitosan and hyaluronic acids were prepared and their surface and mechanical properties were studied. The structure of the films was studied using FTIR spectroscopy, contact angle measurement and AFM images. Swelling and mechanical analyses were also performed. The hair protection possibility of collagen/chitosan/hyaluronic was studied using SEM microscopy and the mechanical testing of hair coated by the blends. It was found that the addition of hyaluronic acid to a collagen/chitosan blend improves the mechanical resistance of biopolymeric films. Samples with the addition of hyaluronic acid were more stable in aqueous conditions and provided higher roughness of surface.

Hyaluronic Acid as a Component of Natural Polymer Blends for Biomedical Applications: A Review

“…There are only a few papers in the scientific literature regarding hyaluronic acid blends with other natural polymers and synthetic polymers where interactions between biopolymers in mixtures have been scarcely described. Nevertheless, the interactions between collagen, hyaluronic acid, and chitosan in mixtures and materials based on collagen/hyaluronic acid/chitosan blend have been studied within the last 5 years [ 61 , 62 , 63 , 64 , 65 , 66 , 67 , 68 , 69 , 70 , 71 , 72 , 73 , 74 , 75 , 76 ] and new materials have been proposed.…”

“…The interactions between three macromolecules led to the change in the surface properties of polymer films [ 65 ]. Surface properties of ternary blends are very important as biopolymer films made of the ternary blend can be applied for example in cosmetic preparations [ 66 ]. The hair protection capability of collagen/chitosan/hyaluronic was studied using SEM microscopy and the mechanical testing of hair coated with the blends.…”

“…New materials based on the blends of HA, collagen, and chitosan can be prepared in several forms. Film-forming properties can be useful for the preparation of wound-healing materials [ 2 , 63 , 64 , 65 , 66 , 67 , 79 , 80 ]. Mechanical properties of such materials can be modified by chemical and physical crosslinking [ 67 , 72 , 73 , 81 , 82 ].…”

Enigmatic Microalgae from Aeroterrestrial and Extreme Habitats in Cosmetics: The Potential of the Untapped Natural Sources

“…Currently, in these applications, chitosan is more used because of its ability to interact with keratin, forming transparent, elastic films over hair fibers [7,171]. Chitosan and its derivatives have been included in a large variety of hair products such as shampoos, rinses, permanent wave agents, hair colorants, styling lotions, hair sprays and hair tonics to avoid hair damage, to reduce static electricity and to increase the suppleness of the hair, hair softness and hair strength [7,171,208,209]. The effect was even more pronounced when chitosan was blended with hyaluronic acid and collagen: the resulting covering of hair led to an increase in hair thickness and to an improvement in hair's mechanical properties with an enhancement in the general appearance and conditioning of the hair [209].…”

Chitin and Chitosans: Characteristics, Eco-Friendly Processes and Applications in Cosmetic Science

“…The hair is the piliferous ends that grow at the level of the skin and are made of solid proteins, Thin films formulation brings numerous benefits to the hair such as thickness increase, favorable mechanical properties, better appearance and conditioning [179].…”